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'''King Island''' lies at the western edge of [[Bass Strait]], about half way between the north-western tip of [[Tasmania]] (Cape Grim) and Cape Otway in [[Victoria]], [[Australia]]’s southernmost mainland state. It is situated at latitude 40 degrees south and cops the full force of the equinoxial gales that are funneled between the highlands of Tasmania and the mainland. | '''King Island''' lies at the western edge of [[Bass Strait]], about half way between the north-western tip of [[Tasmania]] (Cape Grim) and Cape Otway in [[Victoria]], [[Australia]]’s southernmost mainland state. It is situated at latitude 40 degrees south and cops the full force of the equinoxial gales that are funneled between the highlands of Tasmania and the mainland. | ||
| − | It was discovered in 1798, was formally claimed by [[Great Britain]] in 1802 and named after the Governor of [[New South Wales]] of the time, Phillip Gidley King. Permanent settlement only came about in 1855. The main town is Currie. Dairy farming is its main occupation, especially the production of cheese – King Island cheeses are admired the world over and regularly win prizes in Europe. | + | It was discovered in 1798, was formally claimed by [[Great Britain]] in 1802 and named after the Governor of [[New South Wales]] of the time, Phillip Gidley King. Permanent settlement only came about in 1855. The main town is Currie. Dairy farming is its main occupation, especially the production of cheese – King Island cheeses are admired the world over and regularly win prizes in Europe. King Island Beef is also held in high regard due to its quality. |
[[Category: Australia]] | [[Category: Australia]] | ||
[[Category:Islands]] | [[Category:Islands]] | ||
[[Category:Tasmania]] | [[Category:Tasmania]] | ||
Revision as of 00:42, December 19, 2012
King Island lies at the western edge of Bass Strait, about half way between the north-western tip of Tasmania (Cape Grim) and Cape Otway in Victoria, Australia’s southernmost mainland state. It is situated at latitude 40 degrees south and cops the full force of the equinoxial gales that are funneled between the highlands of Tasmania and the mainland.
It was discovered in 1798, was formally claimed by Great Britain in 1802 and named after the Governor of New South Wales of the time, Phillip Gidley King. Permanent settlement only came about in 1855. The main town is Currie. Dairy farming is its main occupation, especially the production of cheese – King Island cheeses are admired the world over and regularly win prizes in Europe. King Island Beef is also held in high regard due to its quality.